He further suggested that the territory would perform same-sex
divorces should the issue
arise.

Premier Okalik succeeded in passing a territorial human rights
code banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. As
well, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Liberal MP for the riding of Nunavut, was re-elected in
the 2006 election after having supported same-sex marriage.

During the March, 2004 general election in
Nunavut, one of Premier
Okalik's main opponents ran on the basis that he would repeal the
territory's human rights legislation on sexual orientation, and
would not recognize same-sex marriages.